Nepali Man Claims to be World’s Shortest Man [PHOTOS]

A 72-year-old man in Nepal claims that he is the shortest man in the world and officials from Guinness World Records will arrive in the country this weekend to measure him.

Chandra Bahadur Dangi says he is only 22 inches tall and hopes to be declared the world's shortest man.

The current title of the World's shortest man is held by Junrey Balawing of the Philippines, who is 23.5 inches tall.

Dangi is originally from western Nepal and is in Katmandu just to claim the title.

He has five brothers, who are all of normal heights. He resides with his eldest brother and family.

Neither Dangi nor his family is sure when he stopped growing.

Dangi has never been outside his village. He had been unknown to the outside world till a forest contractor found him and informed the local media recently.

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, who claims to be the world's shortest man standing at a height of 22 inches (56 centimeters), tries to reach for a glass of water in Kathmandu February 23, 2012. Dangi is scheduled to be verified as the world's shortest man by the Guinness World Records committee on February 26 in Kathmandu, according to local media. If certified, Dangi will beat Junrey Balawing of Philippines, the current Guinness World who stands at a height of 23.5 inches (60 cm).REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, who claims to be the world's shortest man standing at a height of 22 inches (56 centimeters), speaks to the media at Tribhuvan International Airport upon his arrival from Nepalgunj, in Kathmandu February 22, 2012. Dangi is scheduled to be verified for being the world's shortest man by the Guinness World Records on February 26. When certified by the Guinness World Records, Dangi will beat Junrey Balawing of Philippines, the current Guinness World Records holder who stands at a height of 23.5 inches (60 cm).REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, who claims to be the world's shortest man standing at a height of 22 inches (56 centimeters), speaks to the media at Tribhuvan International Airport upon his arrival from Nepalgunj, in Kathmandu February 22, 2012. Dangi is scheduled to be verified for being the world's shortest man by the Guinness World Records on February 26. When certified by the Guinness World Records, Dangi will beat Junrey Balawing of Philippines, the current Guinness World Records holder who stands at a height of 23.5 inches (60 cm).REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, who claims to be the world's shortest man standing at a height of 22 inches (56 centimeters), is carried by his relative at Tribhuvan International Airport upon his arrival from Nepalgunj, in Kathmandu February 22, 2012. Dangi is scheduled to be verified for being the world's shortest man by the Guinness World Records on February 26. When certified by the Guinness World Records, Dangi will beat Junrey Balawing of Philippines, the current Guinness World Records holder who stands at a height of 23.5 inches (60 cm).REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, who claims to be the world's shortest man standing at a height of 22 inches (56 centimeters), watches television as he lies on his bed in Kathmandu February 23, 2012. Dangi is scheduled to be verified as the world's shortest man by the Guinness World Records committee on February 26 in Kathmandu, according to local media. If certified, Dangi will beat Junrey Balawing of Philippines, the current Guinness World who stands at a height of 23.5 inches (60 cm).REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar